Central High School - Wakitan Yearbook (St Joseph, MO)

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I In biology, Sharon Chrystie draws a Punnett Square to deter- - . As a part of the work in health, Steve Deem, junior, and mine dominant characteristics of future generations. Roger Edwards, senior, study a chart on human muscles. Larry Clinton, Linda Hessemyer, and Robert Kerber observe an interesting display case in Mr. Athen's biology class. I orlcl depends on Scient Science panding nev raphy, and new facts ar tion of new . Central gi velop their abil ing courses in physics, and h the departmenl stand materia study more adx for new unive other improvei in the science o Q E I S

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, Q, 'fa . li 5 ,si l a scarf which 1 life. iote sling n language 'le to learn and how to iish instruc- entals of the Julary, and nd then re- earn correct reveal facts 3 clubs, and rman have ew Spanish rtment this is correct pro- :ordings. -. , r Math students master new concepts, ideas Mary Kline, sophomore, puts an important geometrical proof on the board so the whole class will understand it. Senior Rhonda Thomas contemplates the many challenging mathematical concepts encompassed in Central's curriculum. With the growing importance of numbers in our rapidly advancing world, mathematics is be- coming more important in a person's education. Many people think of mathematics as cold and precise, but in reality, creativity is a necessary factor in developing formulas. Students at Central are offered general math, which may benefit them in everyday prob- lems. For those wishing to investigate the struc- ture and method of higher mathematics, the courses of study offered include algebra, geome- try, trigonometry, math analysis, and calculus. In the solitude of the main hall, Karen Hansen labors over a trigonometry test she missed when she was absent. 1, X fn-

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1 vam- oends on E 2 Deem, junior, and uman muscles. Ng, 1, . ' ...--h............--....-........... . .,., gf. fgg,-1, scientific development Science opens the doors of tomorrow by ex- panding new fields such as space travel, oceanog- raphy, and computer science. Scientists discover new facts and develop theories that lead to inven- tion of new and useful tools. Central gives students opportunites to de- velop their ability in the fields of science by offer- ing courses in earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and health. New equipment gained by the department enables students to better under- stand material presented. Chemistry students study more advanced subjects in order to prepare for new university courses. These, along with other improvements, show progress being made in the science department. Jane Headrick, Charlie Harrison, and William Hammond experiment to discover the characteristics of potassium. p Mr. Swope watches as two of his physics students, Dwight Arn and Bob Ferguson, set up an experiment during class. During an earth science class, Debbie Caton demonstrates for Charles Hribal the principles of running a generator. John McGinnis cleans a slide he has been using in biology. 21 'E ,. . . ., .. .4 'A